US EditionTrump's son Eric to join father's state visit to China
- On Tuesday, a Trump Organization spokeswoman confirmed that Eric Trump and his wife, Lara Trump, will accompany President Donald Trump on his state visit to China scheduled for May 14-15.
- The upcoming trip marks the first visit by a U.S. president to China in eight years, aiming to maintain stable relations between the world's two largest economies following a truce last year.
- Spokeswoman Kimberly Benza stated Eric is attending in a 'personal capacity as a supportive son' and will not participate in private meetings, noting he has no business ventures in China.
- Despite these assurances, the decision could raise concerns in Washington given that the President's personal wealth and business dealings are managed by his family.
- Trump previously criticized former President Joe Biden regarding his son Hunter accompanying him to China, though the White House maintains the President complies with all financial ethics requirements.
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Trump’s son to accompany him on visit to China
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s son Eric, who oversees the family business empire, will accompany the US president on his trip to China next month, a spokeswoman for the family organisation said on Tuesday. Eric and his wife Lara will accompany Trump in a personal capacity on the May 14 to 15 visit, Trump Organisation spokeswoman Kimberly Benza said. “Eric is deeply proud of his father and the accomplishments of this term, and is attending in a perso…
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Times of IndiaTrump's son Eric to join father's state visit to China
The move could raise concerns about a possible conflict of interest, given that US President Donald Trump's personal wealth and business dealings are managed by Eric and other members of his family.
American President Donald Trump, Eric Trump, and his wife, Lara, will accompany the president on his next visit to China, announced on March for Reuters, a spokesman for the family organisation.
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